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DC circuitsQuestion 1363 of 1506

Two resistors of 6 Ω and 12 Ω are connected in parallel. What is the total resistance?

  1. 9.00 Ω
  2. 3.00 Ω
  3. 4.00 Ω
  4. 8.00 Ω
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Correct answer: 4.00 Ω

1/R = 1/6 + 1/12 = 0.250 S, so R = 4.00 Ω.

Source: Computed, 5.3: Simple Parallel Circuits

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026